centimeter

Centimeter is a subdivision of the meter unit. The centi prefix stands for 0.01 therefore, 1 centimeter = 0.01 meter units. Meter is a unit of measurement of length. The definition for meter is the following:

1 centimeter is 0.01 meters

The symbol for centimeter is cm

metre

Metre is a unit of measurement of length. The definition for metre is the following:

1 metre is the distance light travels in 1/299 792 458 of a second in vacuum.